The University of Delhi organized a Kavi Sammelan on August, 14th at 12:00 noon at the Convention Hall, Viceregal Lodge on the occasion of the eve of the 70th Independence Day. Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Dr. Vinay P. Sahasrabuddhe honoured the University by his august presence as the Chief Guest and five eminent poets also graced the auspicious occasion – Dr. Hari Om Panwar, Shri Arun Jemini, Dr. Praveen Shukla, Shri Dinesh Raghuvanshi and Shri Anil Agrawanshi.

The poets rendered their self-composed poetry filled with national pride and patriotism, saluting the undying spirit of the Indian soldier. The entire atmosphere was charged with the power of poetry, in its full splendour and variety. The three hour session had the audience completely spell bound with poetry, at times bringing sounds of laughter and other times touching a deep emotional chord.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Tyagi presided over the function and thanked the guests for their presence.

The event was organized on the eve of the Independence Day to celebrate patriotism in poetic style and invoke the sense of nationalism by remembering sacrifices made by the freedom fighters to achieve independence.